Saturday 14 July - Ballarat

Ballarat 2.5
Melbourne 3.9 (half time 1.0-2.7)

Goalkickers: Stiffe 2, Patterson 1

The result of the return from the match between the sides three weeks earlier was the same, Melbourne winning 3-2 again.

Best were Collins, Stiffe and McKenzie

Media
Argus 16/07/1883
Sportsman - 18/07/1883
Australasian - 21/07/1883